American Friends of Magen David Adom apparently has some pretty big-name friends. In attendance at the organization’s sold-out Manhattan fundraiser on Tuesday night were New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and host Katie Couric. The event raised $1 million, all of which will go toward ambulances and lifesaving equipment used to respond to emergencies in Israel…. More ▸

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he will use the $1 million Genesis Prize to promote economic ties between Israelis and Palestinians. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he will use the $1 million Genesis Prize to promote economic ties between Israelis and Palestinians. More ▸